Go Back
–+ servings
250ml Orange Infused Olive Oil – vibrant citrus infusion
Garden Infuzions

Orange Poppy Seed Cake with Orange Olive Oil Blend

A bright, tender orange poppy seed cake with a sunny citrus finish and a soft crumb that feels right at home for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon coffee break.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American Classics, Fusion Cuisine
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup Orange Infused Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice for glaze

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch round cake pan Greased and floured or lined with parchment
  • 2 Mixing bowls One for dry ingredients, one for wet ingredients
  • 1 whisk For combining batter and glaze
  • 1 rubber spatula For folding and scraping the bowl
  • 1 Cooling rack For cooling the cake evenly

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment for easier release.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs, Orange Infused Olive Oil, yogurt, milk, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a rack and let it cool completely.
  8. If using glaze, whisk the powdered sugar with enough orange juice to make a pourable consistency, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
  9. Slice and serve once the glaze sets.

Notes

The cake bakes into a soft, tender crumb with a clear orange aroma from both zest and Orange Infused Olive Oil. For the cleanest slices, wait until the cake is fully cool before glazing and cutting. If you want a more dessert-like finish, add a little extra glaze; if you want it lighter, serve it plain.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!